The railway was extended from Eltham to Hurstbridge in 1912. This bridge is most likely near Allendale Road, Diamond Creek. It was one of four original trestle bridges in the stretch north of Allendale Road, which were all burnt out in January 1969 (replaced by two steel bridges and two corrugated iron culverts).This photo forms part of a collection of photographs gathered by the Shire of Eltham for their centenary project book,"Pioneers and Painters: 100 years of the Shire of Eltham" by Alan Marshall (1971). The collection of over 500 images is held in partnership between Eltham District Historical Society and Yarra Plenty Regional Library (Eltham Library) and is now formally known as the 'The Shire of Eltham Pioneers Photograph Collection.' It is significant in being the first community sourced collection representing the places and people of the Shire's first one hundred years.Digital image One 4 x 5 inch B&W negative One 9 x 12.5 cm printshire of eltham pioneers photograph collection, hurstbridge, allendale road, hurstbridge railway extension, railway bridge, railway line construction, trestle bridge, diamond creek (creek)

The newly constructed re-inforced concrete arched bridge across the Diamond Creek at Hurstbridge designed by John Monash. Eltham Shire shared the cost of the construction of the bridge with Heidelberg and Whittlesea Shires. The bridge was officially opened on 3rd November 1917. Part of a slide show presentation "Bridges & Waterways of the Shire" by Russell Yeoman to the 13 September 1989 Society meeting. The presentation included slides of historic photos from the Shire of Eltham Pioneers collections as well as several recent views.This photo forms part of a collection of photographs gathered by the Shire of Eltham for their centenary project book, "Pioneers and Painters: 100 years of the Shire of Eltham" by Alan Marshall (1971). The collection of over 500 images is held in partnership between Eltham District Historical Society and Yarra Plenty Regional Library (Eltham Library) and is now formally known as 'The Shire of Eltham Pioneers Photograph Collection.' It is significant in being the first community sourced collection representing the places and people of the Shire's first one hundred years.Digital image 4 x 5 inch B&W Negshire of eltham pioneers photograph collection, hurstbridge, bridge, 1917, diamond creek (creek), monash bridge

The opening ceremony of new the bridge over the Diamond Creek at Hurstbridge, designed by Sir John Monash. The single arch concrete bride replaced the original wooden structure erected in 1881. People gathering around 3pm for the Official Opening of Hurst's Bridge, 3 November 1917. View of steam train at Hurstbridge Railway Station in distance. Part of a slide show presentation "Bridges & Waterways of the Shire" by Russell Yeoman to the 13 September 1989 Society meeting. The presentation included slides of historic photos from the Shire of Eltham Pioneers collections as well as several recent views. 1917 'HURST'S BRIDGE.', Eltham and Whittlesea Shires Advertiser and Diamond Creek Valley Advocate (Vic. : 1917 - 1922), 9 November, p. 3. (MORNING.), viewed 28 Jul 2018, http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article57641838This photo forms part of a collection of photographs gathered by the Shire of Eltham for their centenary project book,"Pioneers and Painters: 100 years of the Shire of Eltham" by Alan Marshall (1971). The collection of over 500 images is held in partnership between Eltham District Historical Society and Yarra Plenty Regional Library (Eltham Library) and is now formally known as the 'The Shire of Eltham Pioneers Photograph Collection.' It is significant in being the first community sourced collection representing the places and people of the Shire's first one hundred years.Digital image 120 format B&W negativesepp, shire of eltham pioneers photograph collection, diamond creek, hurstbridge, wattle glen, bridge, mia mia, opening day, sir john monash

Roll of 35mm colour negative film, 7 stripsKodak Safety 5035streetscape, heidelberg-kinglake-road, hurstbridge, hurstbridge coaches, railway station

Roll of 35mm colour negative film, 7 stripsKodak Safety 5035streetscape, heidelberg-kinglake-road, hurstbridge, hurstbridge coaches, railway station

Roll of 35mm colour negative film, 7 stripsKodak Safety 5035streetscape, heidelberg-kinglake-road, hurstbridge, hurstbridge coaches, railway station

Roll of 35mm colour negative film, 7 stripsKodak Safety 5035streetscape, heidelberg-kinglake-road, hurstbridge, hurstbridge coaches, railway station

Roll of 35mm colour negative film, 7 stripsKodak Safety 5035streetscape, heidelberg-kinglake-road, hurstbridge, hurstbridge coaches, railway station

Roll of 35mm colour negative film, 7 stripsKodak Safety 5035streetscape, heidelberg-kinglake-road, hurstbridge, hurstbridge coaches, railway station

Roll of 35mm colour negative film, 7 stripsKodak Safety 5035streetscape, heidelberg-kinglake-road, hurstbridge, hurstbridge coaches, railway station

Roll of 35mm colour negative film, 7 stripsKodak Safety 5035streetscape, heidelberg-kinglake-road, hurstbridge, hurstbridge coaches, railway station

Roll of 35mm colour negative film, 7 stripsKodak Safety 5035streetscape, heidelberg-kinglake-road, hurstbridge, hurstbridge coaches, railway station

Roll of 35mm colour negative film, 7 stripsKodak Safety 5035streetscape, heidelberg-kinglake-road, hurstbridge, hurstbridge coaches, railway station

Roll of 35mm colour negative film, 7 stripsKodak Safety 5035streetscape, heidelberg-kinglake-road, hurstbridge, hurstbridge coaches, railway station

Roll of 35mm colour negative film, 7 stripsKodak Safety 5035streetscape, heidelberg-kinglake-road, hurstbridge, hurstbridge coaches, railway station

Roll of 35mm colour negative film, 7 stripsKodak Safety 5035streetscape, heidelberg-kinglake-road, hurstbridge, hurstbridge coaches, railway station

Roll of 35mm colour negative film, 7 stripsKodak Safety 5035streetscape, heidelberg-kinglake-road, hurstbridge, hurstbridge coaches, railway station

Roll of 35mm colour negative film, 7 stripsKodak Safety 5035streetscape, heidelberg-kinglake-road, hurstbridge, hurstbridge coaches, railway station

Roll of 35mm colour negative film, 7 stripsKodak Safety 5035streetscape, heidelberg-kinglake-road, hurstbridge, hurstbridge coaches, railway station

Roll of 35mm colour negative film, 7 stripsKodak Safety 5035streetscape, heidelberg-kinglake-road, hurstbridge, hurstbridge coaches, railway station

Roll of 35mm colour negative film, 7 stripsKodak Safety 5035streetscape, heidelberg-kinglake-road, hurstbridge, hurstbridge coaches, railway station

Roll of 35mm colour negative film, 7 stripsKodak Safety 5035streetscape, heidelberg-kinglake-road, hurstbridge, hurstbridge coaches, railway station

Roll of 35mm colour negative film, 7 stripsKodak Safety 5035streetscape, heidelberg-kinglake-road, hurstbridge, hurstbridge coaches, railway station

Roll of 35mm colour negative film, 7 stripsKodak Safety 5035streetscape, heidelberg-kinglake-road, hurstbridge, hurstbridge coaches, railway station

Roll of 35mm colour negative film, 7 stripsKodak Safety 5035streetscape, heidelberg-kinglake-road, hurstbridge, hurstbridge coaches, railway station

Roll of 35mm colour negative film, 7 stripsKodak Safety 5035streetscape, heidelberg-kinglake-road, hurstbridge, hurstbridge coaches, railway station

Roll of 35mm colour negative film, 7 stripsKodak Safety 5035streetscape, heidelberg-kinglake-road, hurstbridge, hurstbridge coaches, railway station

A large group of men of varying ages stand on or beside the first steam train to Hurstbridge. Two hold children on their laps. A small group of seven boys also gather for the photo. The line opened on 2 January 1912 and was officially opened in June.The photo commemorates the culmination of many years of community and political agitation for the extension of the railway line. 100 years later the Hurstbridge railway line remains a vital part of Melbourne's public transport network. This photo forms part of a collection of photographs gathered by the Shire of Eltham for their centenary project book, "Pioneers and Painters: 100 years of the Shire of Eltham" by Alan Marshall (1971). The collection of over 500 images is held in partnership between Eltham District Historical Society and Yarra Plenty Regional Library (Eltham Library) and is now formally known as 'The Shire of Eltham Pioneers Photograph Collection.' It is significant in being the first community sourced collection representing the places and people of the Shire's first one hundred years.Digital image Also black and white copy of original mounted photo (broken) printed on glossy photographic paper 30.5 x 40.5 cm; image size approx. 18.5 x 28 cm (One of 36 photos (5 with duplicate prints) from Kevin Patterson of Nillumbik Historical Society, no captions, subjects largely unknown but mostly of Diamond Creek area and people.)sepp, shire of eltham pioneers photograph collection, hurstbridge, steam train, railroads, group, hurstbridge railway line, steam engine, diamond creek, wattle glen, railway line

Colour photograph of house at 994 Main Road Hurstbridgehouses, 994 main road, main road, heidelberg/kinglake road, hurstbridge

Allwood Nurseries in Hurstbridge was operated by W.G (William George) Gray. He operated a well cultivated property under nursery healthy stock, principally apples, peaches, plums and cherries and sometimes potatoes. He grew seedling stock which he supplied to other local orchardists and the overseas market. This image is of railroad train wagons loaded with fruit trees at Hurstbridge Railway Station for export to New Zealand. Frederick George Hurst (bearded) sits on top of the load (aged 73 years). His son-in-law Willian Gray stands beside the wagon. This photo forms part of a collection of photographs gathered by the Shire of Eltham for their centenary project book, "Pioneers and Painters: 100 years of the Shire of Eltham" by Alan Marshall (1971). The collection of over 500 images is held in partnership between Eltham District Historical Society and Yarra Plenty Regional Library (Eltham Library) and is now formally known as 'The Shire of Eltham Pioneers Photograph Collection.' It is significant in being the first community sourced collection representing the places and people of the Shire's first one hundred years.Digital imagesepp, shire of eltham pioneers photograph collection, hurstbridge, allwood nurseries, frederick george hurst, w.g. gray, hurstbrdge railway station, william george gray, railroad trains, nurseries (plants), export, despatch, transport